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Shortly after Stowers appeared on the podcast, Doute issued an apology on social media. 

"I have been taking some time to really process what I've been seeing, feeling and learning. And I need to address something specifically that happened a few years ago with my former castmate, Faith Stowers,"  she wrote in a statement on Instagram. "Although, my actions were not racially-driven, I am now completely aware of how my privilege blinded me from the reality of law enforcement's treatment of the Black community, and how dangerous my actions could have been to her. It was never my intention to add to the injustice and imbalance. I'm ashamed, embarrassed, and incredibly sorry. I will do better. I have to do better." 

Schroeder did the same.

"Racially insensitive comments from my past have resurfaced," she began. "It is important that I continue to take accountability for what I have said and done, while pushing myself to do better. I have grown significantly from the person I was then, and I am still filled with remorse and regret for the hurt I caused. I am grateful for the people in my life that continue to check me and push me to evolve into a more educated person."

Addressing Stowers, she added, "My emotions over something that happened between our friends outweighed my logic, and there is no excuse for that. I did not recognize then the serious ramifications that could have transpired because of my actions."

At the end, she acknowledged that what she "did to Faith was wrong." 

"I apologize and I do not expect forgiveness," she continued. "I am also sorry to anyone else that feels disappointed in me. I am going to continue to look closer at myself and my actions—to take the time to listen, to learn, and to take accountability for my own privilege."

Boyens and Caprioni, who came under fire after offensive tweets resurfaced, have also issued apologies.

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